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DVSA programme supports HGVs and PSVs

New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and public service vehicle (PSV) operators can now get support to become compliant by joining the ‘road to DVSA earned recognition’.

Bus & Coach
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Alexander Dennis to deliver zero-emission buses

Alexander Dennis and BYD UK jointly announced that their electric vehicle partnership will supply four single deck buses to the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

Bus & Coach
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Ricardo provides hydrogen training

Ricardo has delivered chemical training to enable Brighton & Hove Buses to implement hydrogen technology safely into its fleet.

Bus & Coach
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Sparrow Recovery adds C520 to fleet

Heavy vehicle recovery specialist Sparrow Recovery has expanded its 35-strong mixed fleet with the addition of a Renault Trucks C520 8x4.

Truck Efficiency
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Milton Keynes orders RCVs

Milton Keynes City Council has ordered 65 Dennis Eagle refuse collection vehicles (RCV) as part of a waste and recycling contract.

Waste Management
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DPD to trial mobile powerbank

DPD is to trial a mobile powerbank charging concept that could provide a solution for commercial van drivers unable to charge their vehicles at home overnight.

Electric Vehicles
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NWLDC switches to Fleetclear Connect

North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) is consolidating the safety, tracking and telematics equipment of its fleet by switching to the Fleetclear Connect software platform.

Fleet Management Systems
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Role models

Almost everyone agrees that the commercial vehicle industry is suffering from a shortage of technicians. There aren’t enough competent people to carry out the checks and repairs required to make...

Apprenticeships
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Daimler collaborates on Case tech

Daimler Truck, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), Toyota Motor and Hino Motors will collaborate on the development of connected, autonomous, shared and electric (Case) technologies.

Electric Vehicles
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IMI: ADAS skills gap threatens road safety

An analysis has revealed there is a shortfall of 6,000 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) certified technicians in the UK in 2023 alone.

Driver Assistance Systems
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Prometeon launches SuperTruck UK

Prometeon Tyre Group is working with its dealers to launch its SuperTruck UK network to supply tyres alongside tailored maintenance and audit services for truck fleet operators.

Tyres & Retreads
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New owners for RK Trucks

MAN Truck & Bus’s partner for Northern Ireland RK Trucks Centre has become part of Diamond Trucks who in turn is owned by Setanta Vehicle Group.

Truck Efficiency